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Do others have this same experience? I know I can cruise at 30 in 3rd gear without chugging as long as I'm not rolling on or off the throttle. Running an autotuner with slip on if that makes any difference.jncfix said:
What flaws have you discovered about your Stryker ?
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The only real flaw I have run into was a TPS that went bad in under 400 miles to the point I had to keep the throttled twisted a bit at stops to keep it running. After the dealership changed it she ran fine and also the chugging was diminished to the point I rarely notice it anymore.
Cosmetically the only 2 things I don't like are the mufflers and 2 up seat. The exhaust on on stage to be changed today and the seat will be changed once I find a good leather worker in the Houston area and come up with a good design.
Cosmetically the only 2 things I don't like are the mufflers and 2 up seat. The exhaust on on stage to be changed today and the seat will be changed once I find a good leather worker in the Houston area and come up with a good design.
I am used to a Suzuki M50, which I have had for years, so this is bit different. I love the bike, but I wish it had more low end torque. I'd rather have the high end speed with the low rpms, given the choice though, so everything is a trade off. However, I am getting a whine from somewhere , depending on rpms, really notice it now that I had the windshield installed and am riding without a helmet. Any advice? Thought it might be the belt, but it really doesn't seem to be coming from there, but it's hard to tell when you are going down the road.
Agree with everyone else about the clunky shifts, but that's not a big issue with me.
Also, the M50 is shaft drive, so the drive train lash takes a bit of getting used to. Learning to slip the clutch a little more.
Agree with everyone else about the clunky shifts, but that's not a big issue with me.
Also, the M50 is shaft drive, so the drive train lash takes a bit of getting used to. Learning to slip the clutch a little more.
No complaints here. I suppose all bikes have "character" depending on habits, riding style, etc. The more I ride the Stryker, the more I like it. Cosmetics don't count, but focusing on the other engineering characteristics of the bike such as lag or thunk or whatever, I've learned to simply shift sooner, or later, or faster, or alter the clutch squeese, or whatever. Japanese engines tend to be fast and hot, so they generally like more RPM rather than less. I have no worries doing 35 in second even if the engine screams a bit. It can be really grabby in first, so I just ride the clutch a bit in corners if I'm that slow. Regardless, I like it better than my previous Honda Shadow or Yamaha Virago. Never owned a sport bike or heavy cruiser, so I can't compare them.
I was able to reduce it by turning the clutch adjustment out a turn and a half. I didn't want to go too far because I don't want to induce clutch slip or run out of thread. So far no slip. I might turn it out a bit more. Someone else mentioned that, while moving at least, if you go down into first at about 10 mph then it doesn't clunk. I found that also. In fact, i found that if you downshift too early it will clunk in pretty much every gear.loismustdie said:
I don't really mind any of the other things others are mentioning except the exhaust sound; too 'George Jetson' sometimes. I'm thinking really hard about drilling the baffles but don't like that if I botch it there's no way to repair it.
Actually, the oil level window is pretty ridiculous. Without help from someone else or an extension mirror or some kind of bike stand, there's no way to check the oil level by yourself. Definitely NOT one of the bikes better features.
The horn thing is just bad.
But the biggest complaint is the seat...it isn't really comfotable for much of a ride. I am having mine repadded through a upholstery shop and it will be done.
Mechanically, I am fine with it as-is. If I don't like some portion of it, I will just mod it.
This is a really, really nice motorcycle. It's a good platform to ride straight from the factory or to mod however far you want.
But the biggest complaint is the seat...it isn't really comfotable for much of a ride. I am having mine repadded through a upholstery shop and it will be done.
Mechanically, I am fine with it as-is. If I don't like some portion of it, I will just mod it.
This is a really, really nice motorcycle. It's a good platform to ride straight from the factory or to mod however far you want.
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I just bought my Stryker last Monday and I am in no way complaining, but for $9500 I feel that we should get hand controls made out of metal instead of plastic. JMHO. I don't mind the plastic, but for the money metal controls would have been nice.
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I hate how much of it is made of crappy plastic and fake chrome. The swing arm looks like it was never quite finished. But the biggest problem (biggest because it would solve all the other problems) is the lack of aftermarket
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8500 miles and mine still clunks.... I've just gotten used to it, there is no mistaking it for any other gear than first techzpod mobdro download
I like the clunk. Lets me know when I am in first. Anybody out there NEVER pulled away from a stop in 2nd thinking you were in 1st? 
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Me too, It's like throwing a hammer!,I like the clunk. Lets me know when I am in first. Anybody out there NEVER pulled away from a stop in 2nd thinking you were in 1st?
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